Donald Trump was born in the neighborhood of Queens in New York City, New York, to parents of German and
Scottish descent. He earned academic honors in basic schooling, where he also proved a gifted student athlete,
before going on to study first at Fordham University and then at the Wharton School of the University of
Pennsylvania. He graduated in 1968, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics.

Never one to shy away from controversy, Trump had toyed with the idea of a Republican or even Independent
presidential run on numerous occasions. He has had a tendency to service his image for these potential runs with
extravagant public antics, such as his decision in 2011 to join the infamous ranks of nigh-universally
conservative Americans who questioned President Barack Obama's birth within the United States. Dubbed “birthers”
– they accused Obama of having actually been born in Kenya, and thus being constitutionally ineligible for the
office of President. What his theatrics have unquestionably won him, however, is fame and popularity as a sort
of entertainer, bolstering his sales as an author and his ratings on television.

Traditionally, Trump has avoided backing his public speculations of a presidential run with action – until June
1, 2015, when he formally announced his candidacy for the 2016 election. In his declaration, Trump criticized
politicians, saying that while he loves them because “it's easy to make money with politicians,” he is
frustrated by the fact that they say much and do little. He also decried illegal immigration, saying that he
will inexpensively build a wall along the nation's southern border, and that he will have Mexico pay for its
construction. Trump covered a few other bases, as well, promising that he will be tough on ISIS and stop Iran
from acquiring nuclear weapons. And in truly classic Trump shamelessness, he flaunts his vast financial wealth
and compares it to other famously rich candidates, saying that he is more successful than Ross Perot and that
he, quote, “has a Gucci store that's worth more than Romney.” Though his quest to win the presidency may be an
uphill battle, his candidacy is certain to be entertaining, and to draw electorate interest in the 2016
presidential race.

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